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as in filling
soft material that is used to fill the hollow parts of something the last step is to fill the pillow with wadding and stitch it closed

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verb

present participle of wad
as in rolling
to form into a round compact mass she wadded up the paper and threw it in the wastebasket took the paper off the straw and wadded it up

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Noun
There was reportedly no wadding for the blanks. Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2021 The wadding that created those poofy numbers is made of sustainable wool, for example. Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2023
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Noun
  • Easy Cheesecake Crust Similar to a pie crust, crush up leftover cookies and add butter, but press the mixture into a springform pan instead, and add cheesecake filling.
    Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Optimization for cost and convenience has made the average tortilla more redolent of cardboard than corn, designed not for flavor but to encase delicious fillings.
    Kristen V. Brown, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The train just keeps rolling at Penn Station.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Our previous reliance on just one camera — that also had actual film rolling inside of it — was the reason for 12-hour days.
    Diane Farr, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Utilize packing cubes to keep your outfits organized and wrinkle-free.
    Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Chewy, nutty, and chocolaty, these bars are made for snacking, packing, and partying anytime of year.
    Patricia S York, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The issues with the retaining wall, also known as a toe wall, is the result of steel pilings being bent during installation, and the problem with the transportation corridor was caused by the incorrect type of soil being used as fill.
    Andrew Brown, Hartford Courant, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The area features 12 separate spots to get your fill, and every local’s got their own ideas about which is best.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • This padding absorbs impact with every step, easing strain on muscles, tendons, and joints.
    Cory Smith, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Over 300 five-star ratings include reviews from customers who’ve praised the chair’s comfortable padding and durable upholstery that’s withstood wear and tear in homes with pets and kids.
    Ali Faccenda, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024

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